Liverpool’s Van Dijk happy to be held to ‘very high standard’ – Egypt Today

Liverpool’s Van Dijk happy to be held to ‘very high standard’ – Egypt Today

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra














(Reuters) - Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the standard of his performances last season slipped below his usual high standards but the centre back thinks he is back to his best this campaign and is "important" to the team's success.





 





The 32-year-old, who suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in 2020, has been one of the standout performers for Liverpool this season.





 





After finishing fifth in the Premier League last season, Liverpool are just one point behind Manchester City in the current campaign and travel to face the leaders on Saturday.





 





"Last year saw ups and downs, good games and less good games," Van Dijk told British media. "I'm held to a very high standard, and I still am. That's what I've created, and I enjoy that. If that's not the